The Ingenuus Research Group is exactly the group which fits the description you have provided. It is a group that both Auxesia and the Lane Hackers have a vested interest to contain and terminate.
First of all IRG is masquerading as Zoners while they are in fact a corporation with CEOs and everything. They are using the Zoner identity to pass as neutrals which also gives them an excuse for being in the deep Omicrons collecting nomad specimen and researching forbidden technology.
After crushing the Abh Zoners they have become so cocky that they are now openly admitting themselves that their power cell is a product of alien research. In two separate occasions we have also witnessed IRG openly cooperating with official LSF agents and months ago we also caught them spying on a secret meeting in a remote corner of Bering system, probably on behalf of LSF again since IRG has no vested interest to spy on the proceedings. Zoners cooperating with the LSF is something unheard of.
Their power and influence is growing and your military assistance only exacerbated that further. If Auxesia however takes a stand, then our combined forces might be able to put an end to their secretive and illegal scheming.
NEURAL NET ID: Leviathan SECURITY CLEARANCE: Absolute ENCRYPTION LEVEL:Extreme PRIORITY: High FREQUENCY: EIDO DELAY: N/A TOPIC: Before we start
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Mister Weisen.
Before I address the matter at hand, I have one notion I wish to bring forward.
Alien research of any kind done by the Order is unacceptable. We do not tolerate malefactors and neo-luddites, who would actively destroy scientific sites and information so recklessly and without cause. We cannot in good conscience agree to share the mantle of responsibility with half-wits, and we are quite surprised that even after all this time and all evidence brought forward of their idiocy and treachery, that an organization as astute as the Lane Hackers would even consider them to be viable candidates for anything other than cannon fodder. It's quite worrisome, in fact.
Handoff
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[05.03.2017 21:32:02] Order|Draven.Dunn: Lets go.
[05.03.2017 21:32:07] IRG|Sanctuary: J: Right.
[05.03.2017 21:33:46] Order|Draven.Dunn: CV-Spectre, this is Recruit Draven Dunn. I am escorting IRG vessel into our space.
[05.03.2017 21:33:52] Order|CV-Spectre: IRG vessel Sanctuary, hold and submit to scan.
[05.03.2017 21:34:20] Order|CV-Spectre: Now that is something I had not seen before...
[05.03.2017 21:34:57] IRG|Sanctuary: J: I have the cells that were ordered; Delivery location was set at Sicca Shipyard.
[05.03.2017 21:35:42] Order|CV-Spectre: You will be escorted up to Akabat, where we will take upon the delivery ourselves. Tightened security measures.
[05.03.2017 21:35:49] Order|Draven.Dunn: Lets move.
[05.03.2017 21:35:57] Order|CV-Spectre: Proceed with caution.
[05.03.2017 21:36:03] Order|Draven.Dunn: Roger that.
[05.03.2017 21:36:10] IRG|Sanctuary: J: And who is commanding the Spectre at the moment?
[05.03.2017 21:36:45] Order|CV-Spectre: Commanding officer Capella currently holds the bridge.
[05.03.2017 21:37:32] Order|CV-Spectre: You are speaking to Spectre's tactical comms.
[05.03.2017 21:37:58] IRG|Sanctuary: J: Understood, just needed to ensure that these were delivered safely.
[05.03.2017 21:38:19] Death: VoidTracker was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
[05.03.2017 21:38:38] Order|CV-Spectre: Sanctuary Command. You will relieve the equipment for further transport into restricted area.
[05.03.2017 21:38:57] Order|CV-Spectre: Thank you for co-operation. It will reach its destination as intended.
[05.03.2017 21:39:07] Order|CV-Spectre: We will notify the R&D without delay.
[05.03.2017 21:39:20] IRG|Sanctuary: J: Hope it does what you need.
[05.03.2017 21:39:35] Order|CV-Spectre: Engaging cloaking device.
[05.03.2017 21:39:55] Order|Draven.Dunn: I will escort the IRG out.
--Omicron Minor--
[05.03.2017 21:43:04] Order|Draven.Dunn: Hmmm.....
[05.03.2017 21:43:10] IRG|Sanctuary: J: Something bothering you?
[05.03.2017 21:43:30] Order|Draven.Dunn: My scanner jumped up for a second.
[05.03.2017 21:43:41] Order|Draven.Dunn: I don' think its anything big.
[05.03.2017 21:43:44] IRG|Sanctuary: J: I wouldn't worry about it.
[05.03.2017 21:43:53] Order|Draven.Dunn: Anyways. The Cells have reached their destination.
[05.03.2017 21:44:07] IRG|Sanctuary: J: Good, I'll make the receipt to show them delivered.
[05.03.2017 21:45:27] Order|Draven.Dunn: All systems show green. And a nomad patrol...
[05.03.2017 21:45:29] Order|Draven.Dunn: Oh well.
[05.03.2017 21:45:34] IRG|Sanctuary: J: As per usual.
[05.03.2017 21:45:51] IRG|Sanctuary: J: Thanks for the escort, we'll be departing.
Above is record of a deal our operatives monitored from start to finish between the IRG and the Order. It's implied they placed an order for said cells, without a doubt purchased through the very means which you detest. While I cannot say for certain without burrowing through a myriad of records to confirm it, I do believe there are several instances of similar cooperation documented in history. It puts into question the authenticity behind the 'official' report. Turning on a business partner can take on many faces, Wolfgang. False flag operations are not out of the question, and it's certainly not something I would put past them. All evidence of their warmongering shows they too utilize their research efforts for self-enrichment. Power and greed control them.
With this in mind, we are at an impasse. If you truly believe we have the expertise and motives, then I see no issue in the Lane Hackers denouncing The Order so we may fully conduct our duty without delay and without worry that our neighbors might hold the greatest enemy to our cause on such a pedestal. Such an idea makes it difficult to conduct an open investigation, as we cannot have their involvement in any way. I would not call our involvement us having a vested interest in terminating an organization. Contain on the other hand, yes. There is due process which must be done.
I have been elected by my peers to handle this matter, and an investigation can be launched forthwith. These claims of self-enrichment through illicit technological or scientific means are not ones we take lightly. There is no immunity in these cases. No exceptions. Agents will be dispatched to various locations belonging to the IRG where cooperation is to be expected as we sift through their records, files and labs first hand.
At the same time, we will also be investigating your sources. Impartiality includes covering everybody. Please provide all evidence you have pertaining to the Ingenuus Research Group working with House parties, utilizing alien material illicitly for the purpose of self-enrichment and anything else you may consider relevant. Provide your sources. Once the investigation is completed, ZS will determine if a tribunal on the matter is required and their findings will be provided in document form.
Before this is done - Before I even lift a finger and instruct my agents, the condition of our total cooperation in this and future matters will be dependent on your stance with The Order.